"Director, Institute Operations"

Job Description:

• Frazer Institute
• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years
• Based at our Dutton Park campus

About This Opportunity

The Director, Institute Operations is a professional leadership position that has overall responsibility for executing the strategic direction of the Frazer Institute in collaboration with the Director and the Institute Executive, focusing on strategic partnerships with the health sector and industry and ensuring operational excellence and effectiveness of the Institute.

The Director of Institute Operations will work in partnership with the Director, Frazer Institute and colleagues within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences and broader University to foster a collaborative culture, build a cohesive and engaged Institute, and act in the best interests of the Institute, Faculty and University. They will build the trusted relationship required for true partnerships, streamline interactions and prospect business opportunities for the Institute.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the complete appointment booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

About You

The successful appointee will have demonstrated excellent leadership and management skills that will enable the Frazer Institute to further develop and realise a vision built on partnerships, engagement and high-impact research within the broader Faculty and University research ecosystem. They will hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), alongside extensive leadership experience across university, government, not-for-profit, or industry sectors. In particular, they will demonstrate a track record of business development, contracting and project management reflecting their ability to build the Frazer institute’s partnerships.

They will demonstrate a proven ability to drive external engagement, secure strategic partnerships, and build funded research collaborations. Significant experience in strategic planning, operations, resource and financial management, and governance within complex organisations is essential.

An effective and inclusive leader, they will excel in communication and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of fostering collaboration, building cohesive teams, and creating a positive, high-performing organisational culture.

Enquiries

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via talent@uq.edu.au.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 17 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62916).